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Alternatives to Gentrification panel at Beloved August 2nd

Public opinion about Birmingham’s redevelopment has shifted from one of outright support to the acknowledgement that it is uneven.

A panel of experts will explore alternatives to gentrification; specifically, the cooperative economy and ongoing projects in the region and from around the world.

Panelists include Randall Woodfin, Board Member of Birmingham Board of Education; Myeisha Hutchinson, Oak Ridge Park Neighborhood President; Susan Diane Mitchell, President of Dynamite Hill-Smithfield Community Land Trust; Dr. Zac Henson, professor-owner at The Cooperative New School; and Samir Rohlin Hazboun, Highlander Research and Education Center. Moderated by Reverend Majadi Baruti of Udja Temple Ministries.

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Moral Revival, June 6th, 6:30 at New Pilgrim Baptist Church

Monday, June 6, 6:30-8:30 pm

New Pilgrim Baptist Church

708 Goldwire Place SW

Birmingham, AL 35211

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The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values, led by the Rev. Dr. William J. BarberII, Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., Rev. Traci Blackmon and Sister Simone Campbell, aims to be the catalyst for a resurgence of moral political activism among people of conscience and faith leaders. Far too much of our national political discourse and activity have been poisoned by the dominance of regressive immoral and hateful policy directed toward communities of color, the poor, the sick, our children, immigrants, women, voting rights, the environment and religious minorities. We still have too much racism, materialism and militarism.

Our country is in need of a moral revolution of values to champion the sacred values of love, justice and mercy in the public square. We cannot remain silent.

 

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99 Films presents Bastards of the Party, Thursday, June 28th, 7 pm

Bastards of the Party is a 2005 documentary film produced by Alex Demyanenko and directed by former Bloods gang-member Cle Sloan.

The film explores the creation of two of Los Angeles’s most notorious gangs, the Crips and the Bloods, from the perspective of the Los Angeles community. The film also denounces gang violence and presents meaningful solutions from former gang-members to stop this problem.

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99 Films are presented by Birmingham Institute for Social Change and Magic City Agriculture Project. These films are chosen to inspire, critique and educate the public about racial justice and community development.

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Lenten Reflection from Rev. Lawton Higgs: Praxis

Luke 4: 5-8 Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'”

Romans 10: 11-13 The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

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99 Films Presents Holding Ground: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7 pm

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We hope to see everyone after the New Year at Beloved for a screening of the documentary, “Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street,” facilitated by Carol Judy from the Clearfork Valley in Tennessee. Carol is a Rural Development Leadership Network Fellow, and former resident and leader of the Woodland Land Trust in Tennessee, one of the oldest community land trusts in the country.

This award-winning documentary is about community vision, struggle, and change in the Roxbury Neighborhood of Boston, including the development of one of the most successful community land trusts in the nation.

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Interfaith service for fair lending November 4th

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